Month: September 2020

It’s crunch time in the PSL, and one of the fixtures bound to drew a few eyeballs involves hosts Maritzburg United, who welcome Orlando Pirates to Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday night at 18:00. Only six more points are possible for both sides in the current season, and a maximum haul for either side would […]

Serena Williams and Andy Murray are back in action on day four at the US Open in New York on Thursday. Williams, the tournament’s third seed, continues her bid for a record-equalling 24th singles Grand Slam against unseeded Russian Margarita Gasparyan. US Open heads into day four The second-round match kicks off the evening session […]

The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) says it will approach the International Cricket Council (ICC) with a complaint regarding transformation targets in South African cricket. Domestic teams are currently required to field six players of colour in every fixture with at least three black Africans included. In international cricket, the same overall number applies, with […]

The PSL has been plagued by controversial officiating from referees and their assistants, and the issue was once again on the spotlight on the season’s penultimate round of fixtures, where Kaizer Chiefs defeated Chippa United to remain top of the standings. Referee, Jerry Chavani disallowed what looked like an equaliser from the Chilli Boys, when […]

England opener Tom Banton and Pakistan’s experienced middle-order batsman Mohammad Hafeez made significant gains in the ICC T20I Rankings after their superb showings in the three-match series that ended in a 1-1 draw on 1 September. England vs Pakistan effects ICC T20I rankings Banton’s tally of 137 runs, including a knock of 71 in the […]

Mamelodi Sundowns have the PSL title on their minds but know that victory over Black Leopards may not be enough to secure a third straight Premiership. Mamelodi Sundowns vs Black Leopards: PSL preview Sundowns come into this match in second place with goal difference separating them from leaders Kaizer Chiefs. The Brazilians closed that gap […]

Orlando Pirates host Stellenbosch FC in their final game of the 2019/20 PSL campaign at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon. Orlando Pirates have enjoyed a rather underwhelming PSL campaign and head into today’s fixture against Stellenbosch knowing that a victory is a must should they have any hopes of finishing in the top three. Stellenbosch […]

An extended PSL season finally comes to an end, and keen interest will be on the fixture between Baroka and Kaizer Chiefs at Bidvest Stadium on Saturday. All 16 clubs in the top flight are in action on what has been dubbed “Super Saturday”, with all matches kicking off at 15:30. Baroka vs Kaizer Chiefs: PSL live […]

Orlando Pirates secured three vital points against Stellenbosch FC at the Ellis Park stadium on Saturday afternoon in the PSL. Stellenbosch FC already caused one of the major upsets of the season by defeating Orlando Pirates 1-0 in their first round PSL clash however Orlando Pirates were not to be shocked twice thanks to a […]

Second seed Dominic Thiem said he must raise his game if he is to win a first Grand Slam at the 2020 US Open after ousting Marin Cilic in four sets to move into the last 16 Saturday. The 27-year-old Austrian, the losing finalist in the Australian Open this year, battled to a 6-2, 6-2, […]